Job Description

CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is an organisation that specialises in population health research and programming, including on sexual and reproductive health and HIV/AIDS. CeSHHAR has an extensive national, regional, and international academic and community partnership network. CeSHHAR has a diverse range of funders which include the Wellcome Trust, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, United States NIH, UK Medical Research Council, Templeton World Charity Foundation, USAID, Global Fund for AIDS TB and Malaria, UNICEF and UNFPA. We partner very closely with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (UK), Zimbabwe's Ministry of Health and Childcare and international and regional centres of research excellence to evaluate national programmes and determine the impact, uptake, and cost effectiveness of novel reproductive health interventions.

Duties and Responsibilities

JOB ROLE
Reporting to Research Manager/ Research Coordinator – The Research assistant is responsible for conducting different research activities that are required for successful implementation of the HIGH horizon’s studies. This may include identification and recruitment of study participants, abstraction of data from source documents and transcription of qualitative research data. Key responsibilities include: -

• Recruit research participants and obtain informed consent.
• Research and programmatic data collection from different sources according to the protocol
• Assist in the development and testing of research tools.
• Implement field activities as required by the study protocol.
• Conduct transcription and translation of qualitative data.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. At least one year’s experience conducting health research and Research Ethic. Microsoft Office packages. Ability to work with people from different disciplines, Good verbal and written communication skills

How to Apply

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Step 2: If you are interested in the above position, please email your CV and application cover letter addressed to Human Resources and send to [email protected]. Indicate the position and duty station you are applying for in the subject line. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, sexual orientation, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply.

The successful candidate will undergo relevant background checks and will be required to commit in writing to comply with the CeSHHAR Zimbabwe safeguarding guidelines.

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